 fragmentation |
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| 1. | [ noun ] separating something into fine particles | |
| Synonyms: | atomisation atomization | |
| Related terms: | division break_up | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the disintegration of social norms governing behavior and thought and social relationships | |
| Related terms: | decomposition break_up | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (computer science) the condition of a file that is broken up and stored in many different locations on a magnetic disk | |
| Examples: | "fragmentation slows system performance because it takes extra time to locate and assemble the parts of the fragmented file" |
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| Related terms: | storage computer_science | |
| 4. | [ noun ] the scattering of bomb fragments after the bomb explodes | |
| Related terms: | explosion break_up | |
| Similar spelling: |
fragmental fragmentize fragmentise fragmentary fragmented |
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